Pours darker than expected for an IPA, and the flavour follows suit to some extent. It’s certainly not an E/IPA, but the way they’ve balanced the big bitter makes the malt presence greater than one might expect for a modern A/IPA. Mind you, given the massive ABV and bitterness, I don’t know why this wouldn’t be considered a DIPA. Think old-school DIPA made with modern (Mosaic) hops and you’re probably not far off the mark. (15/20)